National Advisory Committee On Immunization

• ‘No A, B list of COVID vaccines’: Experts weigh in on NACI’s ‘mixed messages’

  There are growing concerns after the National Advisory Committee on Immunization says that the mRNA vaccines were preferred over AstraZeneca and J&J shots.

  Health

  May 4
• Halt on AstraZeneca use doesn’t mean vaccine is unsafe, Nova Scotia’s top doctor says

  “Anyone 55 or over can still get this vaccine if given the choice, as the benefits of getting the AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh the increased risk of COVID-19 in older adults.”

  Canada

  Mar 30
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• Alberta ‘temporarily pausing’ use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for those under 55

  On Monday, Alberta identified 545 new cases of COVID-19, including 249 cases of variants of concern.

  Canada

  Mar 29
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• P.E.I. suspends use of AstraZeneca vaccine among young

  Health officials said in a brief statement the appointments are on hold pending further information expected today from Health Canada.

  Canada

  Mar 29
• Nova Scotia to roll out AstraZeneca vaccine in 25 clinics next week

  This week, the province is expected to receive 13,000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, all of which must be administered before April 2.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• Coronavirus: New Brunswick expecting 10,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine to arrive in March

  Officials are still working to determine how the vaccine will fit into the immunization effort and if the rollout plan will be tweaked.

  Health

  Mar 3
• Feds need plan to vaccinate urban Indigenous people, friendship centres say

  Indigenous leaders are pushing the federal government for a vaccination plan for Indigenous peoples who live in urban areas instead of traveling to their home reserve.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• 2nd stage of Canada’s vaccine rollout should include racialized adults, NACI says

  The new recommendations prioritize racialized adults from groups disproportionately affected by the pandemic ahead of some older non-racialized people.

  Canada

  Feb 15
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• ‘They keep moving the goalposts,’ Rempel-Garner says in criticism of COVID-19 vaccine delays

  The federal health critic's comments come as this week's shipment of Moderna's vaccine had 50,000 doses less than promised, while only one-fifth of Pfizer's shipment was received.

  Canada

  Feb 7
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• Alexis Nakota Sioux Chief criticizes Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout

  As of Tuesday, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) lists Alberta as having 4,086 confirmed cases within First Nations.

  Canada

  Jan 19